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15 Best Forbidden City & Tiananmen Tours

The Forbidden City entries that actually work: guided walks with tickets secured, Tiananmen Square registration handled and small groups that thread the 980 buildings with a plan. Tickets sell out a week ahead; this is not a walk-up site anymore.

1.Beijing: Forbidden City Walking Tour with Entry Tickets

Discover Beijing’s iconic Forbidden City with this guided walking tour, including tickets, expert guides, and optional Tian'anmen Square visits for a memorable cultural experience.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“Everything went perfect, from organization, to great guide and stories about site, to beautiful weather.”

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2.Beijing: Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City Tours w/ Options

Discover Beijing’s most iconic sights with guided tours to Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City, and more, offering excellent value and expert insights.

★ 4.8

“May was an amazing guide, was very knowledgeable, and made navigating the crowds, and security and ticketing systems very easy.I highly recommend this tour.”

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3.Private All-Inclusive Day Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall

Experience Beijing's highlights with this private all-inclusive tour visiting Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Mutianyu Great Wall, with expert guides and seamless logistics.

★ 5.0

“We had an amazing day in family with Lucy. She knows everything about china’s history and gave us all the information that we need. We also had amazing lunch, lots of fun in the toboggan and a tea experience. Strongly recommended!”

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4.4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets

Discover Beijing’s Forbidden City with this small-group tour, led by expert guides, including Skip-the-Line tickets, plus optional Tiananmen Square or Jingshan Park visits.

★ 5.0

“Sophie was an excellent tour guide for our 4-hour visit to Tiananmen and Forbidden City. She was very knowledgeable and curated the experience thoughtfully for us. Her explanations of the history were clear and engaging, and she brought the place to life with interesting stories…”

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6.Beijing 10h Mini Group: Great Wall, Forbidden City,Tiananmen Sq.

Discover Beijing's top sights—Forbidden City, Great Wall at Mutianyu, Tiananmen Square, and Houhai Lake—on a small-group tour with expert guides for authentic experiences.

★ 5.0

“Had a wonderful day with Rocky as our guide . He was helpful and informative and made sure everything ran smoothly . His English was excellent as was his photography. I would highly recommend this trip. Thank you Rocky.”

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8.Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)

Book your skip-the-line Forbidden City ticket for quick access in Beijing. Optional guided tours and galleries available for an enriching experience.

★ 5.0

“Entrance ticket is not that easy (almost impossible) to get by our own. Fortunately this agency, cheapest found, does it for us... of course with some fees. And they apply senior>60y fare ! Let's see, official fare for senior is abt 3€. I have paid…”

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10.Forbidden City & Tian’anmen Square Tickets and Tours

Discover Beijing’s top sights with this guided tour of the Forbidden City and Tian'anmen Square for just $5. Enjoy expert guides, rich history, and hassle-free tickets.

★ 5.0

“It was great to have a guide to navigate through the Square and museum. The sightseeing itself was interesting but the tour guide was okay. Our tour was extended by 30 min because the entire group had to wait for two members due to their…”

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12.2-Day Mini Group to Great Wall, Forbidden City & Top Highlights

Discover Beijing’s top sights over two days with a small-group tour featuring the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and more—no shopping detours.

★ 5.0

“Our 2-day mini trip in Beijing was absolutely unforgettable! From the majestic Great Wall to the Forbidden City and other iconic highlights, every moment was perfectly organized and full of insight. Both Helen and Rocky were truly exceptional Read more”

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13.4-Hour Private Beijing Walking Tour of the Forbidden City

Discover Beijing's highlights on a private 4-hour guided tour of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, with personalized attention and flexible options.

★ 5.0

“My tour guide was Peter. He was very knowledgeable, friendly and personable. His English was very good and easy to understand. He was also good at picking out a restaurant and ordering delectable food. Highly recommended.”

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14.Beijing Classic Full-Day Tour including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven

Explore Beijing’s top sights on this full-day tour including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace, and Temple of Heaven, with expert guides and included lunch.

★ 4.0

“Lee is funny and knowledgeable, kept us entertained and shared history of all the sites. I asked for Peking duck recommendations and immediately got a great one. Thank you!”

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15.Beijing Essential Full-Day Tour including Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square

Discover Beijing's highlights on this full-day tour—including the Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City, and Tiananmen Square—with expert guides and seamless transport.

★ 4.5

“This was a fantastic tour. We covered so much ground but nothing ever felt rushed. The tour of the Great Wall, especially, is a once in a lifetime experience. Our tour guide Murphy was incredible.”

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More Forbidden City & Tiananmen Tours

5.0Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option$36.00 4.6Beijing: Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City Entry Tickets3 - 9 hours$27 5.0Beijing Private Tour: 2 Days Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall VIP Tour$369.39 5.0Forbidden City Private Walking Tour with Optional Sights$90.00 4.8Beijing:Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square Private Tour4 - 8 hours$13 5.0Mini Group: Beijing Forbidden City Tour with Great Wall Hiking at Mutianyu$159.00 5.0Private Full Day Tour: Forbidden City, Tiananmen & Summer Palace$130.00 5.0Half Day Mini Group Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, No Shops$24.99 5.0T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights$35.00 5.0All Inclusive Private Day Tour: Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace$138.00 5.0Beijing Private Tour of Temple of Heaven, Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City$100.30 4.9Forbidden City, Summer Palace & Temple of Heaven Tour8 hours$99 4.9Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City /Summer Palace10 hours$25 4.5Forbidden City (The Palace Museum) Ticket Booking$9.90 4.3Beijing:Forbidden City & Tian’anmen Square with entry ticket4 - 6 hours$30 5.0Forbidden City Ticket$10.90 4.0Beijing Historical Tour I – Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square & Temple of Heaven$93.00 4.9Beijing: Temple of Heaven and Forbidden City Private Tour$97 5.0Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City & Tiananmen, Private Day Trip$99.00 5.0Beijing: Highlights of Forbidden City Private Walking Tour4 - 8 hours$67 4.5Beijing: Tiananmen Square Entry Registration1 day$3.69 5.0Great Wall & Forbidden City Layover Small Group Tour (9AM-5PM)$150.00 5.0Forbidden City Ticket and Private Tour$114.87 5.0Forbidden City Ticket Booking$9.80